Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 03m at 7:38 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:19 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - May 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:539.05:347.04:57-0.45:518:21First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:3611.611:27 AM8.37:006.06:030.85:508:22First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:2811.71:088.28:064.57:102.05:488:23Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:1111.82:408.68:573.08:163.05:468:25Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:4711.83:559.49:381.59:174.05:458:26Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:1911.84:5810.210:140.210:135.05:438:27Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:4911.65:5210.910:48-0.811:055.85:428:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:1811.46:3911.411:20-1.511:536.55:418:30Full Moon8Fri
9Sat4:4811.07:2211.711:53-1.95:398:31Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:2010.68:0111.812:407.012:26-2.05:388:33Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:5610.28:3911.81:267.31:02-1.85:368:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:349.89:1811.62:137.41:41-1.55:358:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:179.39:5811.43:037.42:22-0.95:348:37Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:048.810:4211.23:597.33:06-0.35:328:38Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:018.211:2611.15:037.03:520.55:318:39Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:097.66:106.44:421.45:308:40Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:0911.011:28 AM7.37:065.55:362.45:298:42Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:4811.012:547.47:484.46:333.45:288:43Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:2311.12:147.98:243.17:334.45:278:44Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:5511.23:248.88:571.78:325.35:268:45Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:2611.34:249.89:310.29:296.25:248:46Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:5811.45:1710.810:08-1.310:236.85:238:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:3111.56:0711.610:47-2.511:157.35:238:49New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:0811.66:5612.111:29-3.45:228:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:5011.57:4512.412:077.612:13-3.85:218:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue5:3711.38:3412.61:007.81:01-3.85:208:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:3010.99:2412.61:567.61:50-3.45:198:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:3010.210:1312.52:597.32:41-2.55:188:54Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:399.311:0012.44:086.63:34-1.25:188:55First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:598.411:4712.35:215.64:300.35:178:56First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:337.86:314.25:302.15:168:57First Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Des Moines, WA today?

Slack tide in Des Moines, WA is approximately 10:58 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 69% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is First Quarter (69% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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